Principal Clinical Psychologist - *£7k IncentiveinBlackpoolinBlackpoolPUBLISHED FRI 4 APR 2025
Competitive salary with a £7k incentive, attracting experienced professionals to a rewarding role.
Opportunity to work within well-established teams that highly value psychology and collaboration.
Diverse clinical work opportunities across various age groups and presenting issues, enhancing professional growth.
Access to ongoing training in specialized therapeutic modalities such as Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and Compassion Focused Therapy.
Supportive environment with regular meetings among a dedicated team of clinical/counselling psychologists and therapists.
Possibility to contribute to the development of psychology provision within the teams, fostering leadership skills.
Easily accessible location via major motorways, enhancing work-life balance and commute options.
We invite you to take the next step in your career as a Principal Clinical Psychologist with Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, based in the vibrant town of Blackpool. This rewarding role offers a competitive salary and a £7,000 incentive for new joiners, creating an exciting opportunity for ambitious women and caregivers looking to make a meaningful impact in the mental health sector. As part of our dedicated Home Based Treatment Team (HBTT) and Mental Health Liaison Team (MHLT), you'll be joining an established group of highly-regarded professionals who truly value psychological expertise.
With this role, you’ll lead and collaborate with a dynamic multidisciplinary team, working with a variety of clinical presentations across different age groups. We’re looking for a motivated Clinical Psychologist who can contribute to innovative service development and enhance our psychology provision. You’ll have the chance to deepen your therapeutic skills in areas like Internal Family Systems and EMDR, with supportive clinical supervision available. Plus, enjoy the benefits of being part of a friendly network of psychological professionals who regularly come together for learning and development opportunities. The Fylde Coast's easy accessibility adds to the appeal—embrace a fulfilling career and community life in this beautiful part of the UK!
For informal inquiries, reach out to Gail Farrell, Consultant Clinical Psychologist at gail.farrell@lscft.nhs.uk. Join us in making a difference in mental health care.
With this role, you’ll lead and collaborate with a dynamic multidisciplinary team, working with a variety of clinical presentations across different age groups. We’re looking for a motivated Clinical Psychologist who can contribute to innovative service development and enhance our psychology provision. You’ll have the chance to deepen your therapeutic skills in areas like Internal Family Systems and EMDR, with supportive clinical supervision available. Plus, enjoy the benefits of being part of a friendly network of psychological professionals who regularly come together for learning and development opportunities. The Fylde Coast's easy accessibility adds to the appeal—embrace a fulfilling career and community life in this beautiful part of the UK!
For informal inquiries, reach out to Gail Farrell, Consultant Clinical Psychologist at gail.farrell@lscft.nhs.uk. Join us in making a difference in mental health care.
Competitive salary with a £7k incentive, attracting experienced professionals to a rewarding role.
Opportunity to work within well-established teams that highly value psychology and collaboration.
Diverse clinical work opportunities across various age groups and presenting issues, enhancing professional growth.
Access to ongoing training in specialized therapeutic modalities such as Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and Compassion Focused Therapy.
Supportive environment with regular meetings among a dedicated team of clinical/counselling psychologists and therapists.
Possibility to contribute to the development of psychology provision within the teams, fostering leadership skills.
Easily accessible location via major motorways, enhancing work-life balance and commute options.
Band 8b Clinical Psychology Role available offering clinical input and leadership across the Fylde Coast Access & Urgent Care (AUC) pathway in the Home Based Treatment Team (HBTT) & Mental Health Liaison Team (MHLT).
We require a motivated, dynamic and experienced qualified Clinical Psychologist to join our Access and Urgent Care Pathway working into both the Home Based Treatment Team (HBTT) and the Mental Health Liaison Team (MHLT). You will be joining teams where psychology is well-established and held in high regard. You will be working alongside a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and an Assistant Clinical Psychologist in addition to Trainee Clinical Psychologists. The HBTT and MHLT have highly skilled and experienced multi-disciplinary team members and function effectively in collaboration with psychology.
The successful applicant will be encouraged to contribute their expertise to improve and develop psychology provision within the teams. The role will provide opportunities to work with a broad range of clinical presentations across the age-span in direct and indirect/systemic clinical work alongside consultation, teaching, training, research, audit and clinical leadership. There are ample opportunities for brief clinical work within both teams however longer term clinical work can also be included within the role, and accessed via local community mental health teams, should this be of interest to the successful applicant.
As a principal psychologist, there will be opportunities for the post holder to deputise for the psychology lead alongside the other 8b in Network. The post-holder will also be part of a wider and supportive team of psychological professionals within the Fylde Coast Network, which includes Older Adult and Inpatient psychology services. We are a well-established, dedicated, friendly and supportive team of clinical/counselling psychologists and psychological therapists who meet together regularly. The successful applicant will also be able to attend the AUC Special Interest Group within the Trust that provides opportunities for support, practice development and sharing learning. The Fylde Coast offers a unique opportunity for the successful applicant to develop therapeutic skills in Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and Compassion Focussed Therapy. Clinical and peer supervision can be provided in each of these modalities.
The Fylde Coast is easily accessible via the M6 and M55 motorways. The nominated base for this is post is negotiable across the Access and Urgent Care Teams.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Gail Farrell Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email address:
We require a motivated, dynamic and experienced qualified Clinical Psychologist to join our Access and Urgent Care Pathway working into both the Home Based Treatment Team (HBTT) and the Mental Health Liaison Team (MHLT). You will be joining teams where psychology is well-established and held in high regard. You will be working alongside a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and an Assistant Clinical Psychologist in addition to Trainee Clinical Psychologists. The HBTT and MHLT have highly skilled and experienced multi-disciplinary team members and function effectively in collaboration with psychology.
The successful applicant will be encouraged to contribute their expertise to improve and develop psychology provision within the teams. The role will provide opportunities to work with a broad range of clinical presentations across the age-span in direct and indirect/systemic clinical work alongside consultation, teaching, training, research, audit and clinical leadership. There are ample opportunities for brief clinical work within both teams however longer term clinical work can also be included within the role, and accessed via local community mental health teams, should this be of interest to the successful applicant.
As a principal psychologist, there will be opportunities for the post holder to deputise for the psychology lead alongside the other 8b in Network. The post-holder will also be part of a wider and supportive team of psychological professionals within the Fylde Coast Network, which includes Older Adult and Inpatient psychology services. We are a well-established, dedicated, friendly and supportive team of clinical/counselling psychologists and psychological therapists who meet together regularly. The successful applicant will also be able to attend the AUC Special Interest Group within the Trust that provides opportunities for support, practice development and sharing learning. The Fylde Coast offers a unique opportunity for the successful applicant to develop therapeutic skills in Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and Compassion Focussed Therapy. Clinical and peer supervision can be provided in each of these modalities.
The Fylde Coast is easily accessible via the M6 and M55 motorways. The nominated base for this is post is negotiable across the Access and Urgent Care Teams.
- The Welcome Bonus is only available to candidates who are not currently employed (or who have not been employed in the last 12 months) by any NHS provider Trust in the Lancashire & South Cumbria (LSC) Integrated Care System (ICS) in a like-for-like role or core profession. For example, a Band 6 Occupational Therapist / Social Worker / Mental Health Nurse at another Trust in the LSC ICS would not be eligible for the bonus if moving to a Band 6 Occupational Therapist / Social Worker / Mental Health Nurse role at LSCft or in a role such as Mental Health Practitioner Role that requires the same profession.
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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Gail Farrell Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email address:
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